Living Slim and Healthy With Irvingia Gabonensis
Irvingia gabonensis in the year 1816
The medicinal, weight reduction and hunger inhibition effects of Ig was long discovered in Africa by Chief Okundaye, Oba n’ Ogbe, Uwangue of Benin Kingdom since 1816. This was the knowledge he used in keeping the Benin army fit through the several wars they went through.
This know how also gave him is praise name Ekpen n’ Ziengbe ohanwen which means the Tiger who bears hunger. The Oba palace in Benin City, Nigeria can still proof this historical event.
His generations have always kept an Ig plantation till date.
Notice to all readers
Living slim and healthy is a task that requires discipline, patience and time.
So don’t be irritated when your desired weight is not attained after 2 weeks because healthy processes takes a minimum of about 4 weeks to show remarkable changes and results.
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About the Author:
My names are Prince Esosa Peter Okundaye, born in Benin City, Nigeria. I studied microbiology at the University of Benin in Nigeria. Presently, I am the head of department of the Quality control department of Kuhs cosmetic research and development company in Lörrach, Germany.
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